Originally
from Prizren in western Kosovo, Gjemil started playing
the drums in 1994 as part of a rock band. He studied different
kinds of percussion (conga, bongo, timbales) in 2000.
In 2002, he enjoyed lessons from Professor Okay Temiz
in Istanbul, and participated in the Instanbul Jazz Festival.
Gjemil has played with many famous singers from Kosovo,
in genres ranging from pop, rock and latin to jazz. In
addition, he has played in several bands and formations,
including Marigona and Ethnically Plugged. Since 2003,
he has been a member of the Big Band on public TV broadcaster
Kosova RTK. Since it opened its doors in November 2008,
Gjemil has been working as band coach and drum instructor
at the South branch of the Mitrovica Rock School.
Originally
from Prizren in western Kosovo, Gjemil started playing
the drums in 1994 as part of a rock band. He studied different
kinds of percussion (conga, bongo, timbales) in 2000.
In 2002, he enjoyed lessons from Professor Okay Temiz
in Istanbul, and participated in the Instanbul Jazz Festival.
Gjemil has played with many famous singers from Kosovo,
in genres ranging from pop, rock and latin to jazz. In
addition, he has played in several bands and formations,
including Marigona and Ethnically Plugged. Since 2003,
he has been a member of the Big Band on public TV broadcaster
Kosova RTK. Since it opened its doors in November 2008,
Gjemil has been working as band coach and drum instructor
at the South branch of the Mitrovica Rock School. 